14 13 20 Ornamental Rice Black Madras

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How to grow: Sow the seeds into a tray of moist, firm, quality compost and cover with approx 6mm (¼") of sieved compost. Place in warm, dark, place at approx. 18-21°C (64-70°F) until germination occurs (15-21 days) and then grow on in good light. Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle, singly into 9cm (3½") pots and grow on in good light. Choose a sunny or partially shaded site and plant out in containers or in soil 10-20cm (4-8") Native to Oryza sativa ‘Black Madras’ Southern Asia Black Madras is a cultivated form of edible rice, native to the tropical regions of Southern Asia, where some 90% of the world’s production is based. Ideally suited to damp areas of the garden, it can equally be grown in containers, as long as plenty of water can be applied. The leaf colour is at it’s strongest in Aug-Sep.

Ornamental Rice

Oryza sativa ‘Black Madras’

Ornamental Rice

Sow: Mar-May Flowers: Aug-Sep Height: 40cm (16")

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Ornamental Rice

Sow: Mar-May Flowers: Aug-Sep Height: 40cm (16")

Oryza sativa ‘Black Madras’

Ornamental Rice Native to Oryza sativa ‘Black Madras’ Southern Asia Black Madras is a cultivated form of edible rice, native to the tropical regions of Southern Asia, where some 90% of the world’s production is based. Ideally suited to damp areas of the garden, it can equally be grown in containers, as long as plenty of water can be applied. The leaf colour is at it’s strongest in Aug-Sep.

How to grow: Sow the seeds into a tray of moist, firm, quality compost and cover with approx 6mm (¼") of sieved compost. Place in warm, dark, place at approx. 18-21°C (64-70°F) until germination occurs (15-21 days) and then grow on in good light. Transplant seedlings, when large enough to handle, singly into 9cm (3½") pots and grow on in good light. Choose a sunny or partially shaded site and plant out in containers or in soil 10-20cm (4-8") apart. May also be sown direct outside in Apr-May in warm areas.

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Suttons Seeds Paignton, Devon, England www.sutton-seeds.co.uk

Aug Sept

40cm (16")

Packed year ending: Sow by:

Mar May

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23 seeds

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